Counselor I/II

Behavioral Health Services•Gardena, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor II works as a member of the treatment team, coordinating program services, and maintaining the well-being of clients and the integrity of the program. This role requires thorough knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems, and 12-Step/recovery resources in the community. The position involves developing and maintaining individualized client records, facilitating various types of groups, and communicating effectively with clients, staff, and external agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Required current certification number issued from a statewide or nationwide credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP) received upon completion of passing the California Certification exam.
Two years supervised experience working in substance abuse and/or a related field.
Valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.
Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.
Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
Maintain computer skills adequate to perform Caminar/word processing duties within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
Certification as domestic violence counselor required in lieu of chemical dependency counselor certification.
Certification as domestic violence counselor required in addition to chemical dependency counselor certification.
Class “B” California Driver’s License.
Class “C” California Driver’s License.
Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.
First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
Medication training required within 30 days of employment.
Bi-lingual (specify: ___________________)
Obtain NPI Number

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate.
Write clear statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives.
Confront behavioral changes, identifies a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Prepare for, and facilitate related process and educational groups.
Communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and non-BHS resources.
Document client intake and treatment progress.
Identify a crisis.
Facilitate an educational group.
Liaison with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies.
Assess and report client behavioral changes.
Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team.
Adhere to professional standards.
Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations.
Admit, orient, and discharge clients.
Facilitate group process.
Conduct assessments.
Formulate treatment plans.
Intervene in crisis situations.
Adhere to professional boundaries.
Maintain client records.